Esther Davis (1891–1954)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1954
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Esther Davis born? 1891.
When did Esther Davis die? 1954.
Life story
Esther Davis (1891–1954) was born in 1891, and died in 1954, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Esther's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Esther's life.
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The world Esther lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 12 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 21 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 27 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 38 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 53 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1950 · age 59 — The Korean War began
Questions about Esther Davis
When was Esther Davis born?
Esther Davis was born in 1891.
When did Esther Davis die?
Esther Davis died in 1954.
How old was Esther Davis at the time of death?
Esther Davis was about 63 years old.
Where is Esther Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Esther's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Esther Davis was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Esther was born.
Who was president when Esther Davis died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Esther died.
What generation was Esther Davis part of?
Born in 1891, Esther Davis was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Esther Davis's lifetime?
During Esther's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 15); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 26); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 38); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 48); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 56).
Which U.S. censuses would include Esther Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Esther's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Esther Davis are on AncestryData?
2 people named Esther Davis are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1891
Death
1954
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AncestryData, "Esther Davis (1891–1954)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/esther-davis-1891-1954-8ca7dcdc/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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